We've Recovered Over $200,000 Of Flooded Jeeps On Rattlesnake Trail!

So I got a call for a Jeep flooded in George's Bathtub.
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[@hobiesmith9370]

That was my group out there. Thank you Matt for the rescue! It was getting cold out there. Rob in the Jeep was a bit behind the KRX in front of him and did not see the bypass that we all had taken around the "Bathtub". He did see the previous tires tracks of all the other Jeeps who went that way earlier this week. Considering we had just crossed this river a dozen times, he proceeded boldly into the water. He put it in reverse but the Jeep dug in quickly.

[@AFloridaSon]

It seems he did everything right, from the moment he first dropped.

[@zcollincollin8939]

how much did it cost?

[@inkedbuddhist5220]

Thanks for getting stuck! Tbh, glad it was a quick recovery.

[@No-gnar]

Nice bike rack

[@ericalto22]

Looks like it walked right back with lockers engaged. Was that tried before Matt showed up?

[@jakeeasterwood3204]

You could just put up a Matt’s Off-road Recovery sign with the number to call when they are firmly stuck in that pool. Adding a counter of how many have been served there would be a nice touch also.

[@DonGorgen]

Then people would make it a challenge to see who can make it through

[@jakeeasterwood3204]

@@DonGorgen And that’s exactly why an advertisement there would be great for business. The “number served” might give others pause at attempting it. No one specifically sets out to do thousands of dollars worth of damage to their vehicle.

[@blaqmagik8750]

@@jakeeasterwood3204 whistlin diesel would like a word

[@jakeeasterwood3204]

@@blaqmagik8750Well yeah… There is always someone building for a demolition derby too. But it is to destroy other people’s vehicles… not their own.

[@blaqmagik8750]

@@jakeeasterwood3204 nah he destroys his stuff pretty regularly. Dropped his Hilux from a helicopter.. You know? Normal stuff like that 🤣

[@brw3079]

There's a saying in aviation that I think applies to Matt; "A superior pilot uses his superior judgement to avoid situations where he would need to use his superior skills."

[@2nd_of_3]

You could sink a buoy in the middle😂 “Matt’s Off-road Recovery, we’re waiting for your call”. 🤣

[@mbrac2271]

That rock you called the hippopotamus looks more like the Jawa's Sandcrawler from Star Wars

[@Knightraven000]

I was literally writing ..." you guys should post a sign.." when Matt mentioned Jefe's suggestion. That big rock reminded me more of an armored 🚚 truck.

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

If he asked permission, and the Parks dept said he could, he should have one made: George's Bathtub Enter at your own Risk Sponsored by Matt's Off Road Recovery Then have the GPS coordinates

[@jakeeasterwood3204]

“Enter here and wait>>>> A tugboat will be along to pull you out shortly.

[@chunkychambers1530]

Same thing happened to me haha! I know your supposed to check depth of any water crossing but that one is obviously enticing to a lot of people.

[@matthowe2703]

it looked more like the jawa crawler from Star Wars

[@jamesbockenstette4332]

The episodes with Lizzy are the best of the best.

[@anonomoustache]

I spent some time in the U.S. in the early 70's and spoke to quite a few people to get an idea of the American way of life and habits. I came away with the impression that to be a good, 100% true blue American, you had to be slightly dilly, these videos of Mat's Off Road Recovery (which I watch every one of) confirms that impression. Have fun guys, you have the best lives.

[@thesquirrel905]

I love the early video drops get to drink coffee and watch before work!! Best days ever!!

[@joergarms1]

That sound off the Morrvair is like music to my ears. Especially in combination with the view from insight. What a mighty machine.

[@terrya6486]

I like the camera from the back seat facing forward view ! Give you a really good idea how rough the trail really is.

[@michaelinorlando8507]

Genuine folks. I so enjoy witnessing the light attitudes and easy going spirits. Lots of calm and humor.

[@georgesandyjr660]

You folks are GREAT...! Situations just happen.... My friends & I were following each other up into what we did not know was a "blind" box canyon. First truck got stuck...second truck tried to pass the first to help... He ended up on his side by the time I got there... We took turns pulling each other back out foot by foot...Was an all-day fun.... Take Care...Be Safe..!

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning everybody and thumbs UP to MORR !

[@fraggle23]

Rather than a warning sign you could sponsor trail signage, like obstacle names and difficulty, maybe vehicle minimum requirements, like clearance and width, with your logo and number on them, it'd be a win win

[@dgmills5351]

That looked pretty easy to pull out and the driver was willing to get wet to make the connection!

[@joecook8352]

Matt you have mentioned some things you don’t normally carry in your vehicles that you probably should, I think you should add waders to that list in the winter months 🥶

[@calholli]

They should definitely have a 5 gallon water jug too. I've always kept a full water jug on the work truck. It's a necessity.

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

@@calholli a portable water pump would probably be good to there is a few good ones out there.

[@dustinmeier9753]

Stuff adds weight. Weight ads difficulty and sometimes even danger where he goes. Worst case, Matt has a friend with a Blackhawk helicopter to come get the crew.

[@matthodel946]

@@dustinmeier9753 yes, it looks amazing.

[@slicendyess]

@@dustinmeier9753 who's that? I must've missed something.

[@garyhuggard625]

More proof, if needed, of Matt’s engineering skills. He basically drove all the way there in two wheel drive. I also like the way he reads each situation, years of rescues but also a great gift. It also shows in the way he built the Morvair and the wrecker, no plans, it’s all in his head.and what a team! Keep them coming!

[@juanestigarribia8714]

Lizzy's pose 7:16 should be on a album cover or a magazine of landscaping hahaha

[@crusadeagainsttomatoes2518]

Watching off roading from the cab was an amazing angle. It really shows just how difficult it actually is. I really enjoyed that clip driving in the river, seeing Matt and his amazing skills at work!

[@neovideo2]

With one hand out the window recording with the GoPro!

[@azpcox]

I think the “hippopotamus” is the rounded rock he drove over, not the square rock. ;). Love riding along on the adventures!

[@JohnFL]

At least it was a good laugh 😂

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Good to see you, Lady & Fella’s

[@hgwells6202]

Matt's towing is gospel for real internet. Luv my UTAH!!!!!!!!!!

[@marvincarter870]

Matt and his team to the rescue of another Jeep in George's bathtub. Good job winching him out and Lizzy didn't have to get wet because the customer was there! Yes we agree Matt needs to post a sign or the Park Service saying deep hole do not enter! Morrvair is one awesome recovery vehicle for these jobs!

[@jilliansadventures4679]

I've gone through several parts of Rattlesnake and Nephi's Twist and thankfully I've never gotten far enough to find the bathtub. I'm perfectly fine avoiding that.

[@cliffcalhoun1909]

Thanks for the videos & all the great content the best part about Matt’s Off Road & Recovery is there’s no bad language.. Be Safe In the wild blue yonder

[@burningbarnavit]

That's because Mormons don't swear lol.

[@gordbaker896]

Nicely Done. Perhaps paint Water Depth lines on the Rocks?

[@jalapenohotcakes]

Another great episode! Thanks for having us along.

[@maryshandley403]

Matt you look like you are doing ok from your fall on your last trip. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks a bunch

[@GuruMeditationError]

This could also have been filmed before that fall. But yeah, I bet he's doing okay!

[@christopher9626]

@@GuruMeditationError Yeah, they run alot of their vids out of sequence. Gets confusing sometimes.

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Wish I had you guys around when I was stuck in AZ 30 years ago. Love watching what you do.

[@zachrichards9426]

Loved all the trail footage getting to the Jeep! Can't wait for the next wrecker update.

[@braxtona.4575]

Remember when matt was anti winch? Now it is very rare to see the kinetic strap come out

[@timcross2390]

They have said numerous times the kinetic strap is not efficient in that river/creek mud.

[@AFloridaSon]

MORR Matt has mentioned many times, how after Matt from Bleeping Jeep created The Freedom Winch Line, it's been a game changer (and mind changer).

[@jlowex79]

Hello Matt. Keep the great content coming. Thanks

[@skyepilotte11]

Love your recoveries and team, customer interactions...Great jog.

[@reddog543211]

Great recovery guys...cam shots were awesome....editing amazing....thanks for sharing

[@milomiller909]

Great recovery guys. God bless you all.

[@larrydavidson3402]

That was a pretty great rescue, I love watching Matt's skills at work with every different rescue.

[@krisshutler]

Merry Christmas 🎄🇬🇧. To you and the Morrvair team, love you ❤️ and stay safe

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Matt with the bubbles that jeep was making, I think George's hot-tub should be the name. And yes please put a warning sign and at the bottom put Need help call Matt's off road recovery. 🤔😉😁🤣🤣😂

[@psg6314]

Your right about a warning that there's deep water ahead great video and great job with the recovering and God bless from GA and stay safe and happy holidays

[@pigstain7531]

Yes finally a river rescue 🥰

[@tjshine7444]

How do people not know that this is too deep? You've pulled so many out of here! Great job Team!

[@Simon-ho6ly]

A good majority of people dont think.... or they cross a few shallow creeks and dont consider the next water will be deeper, the simple fact is if you dont know the water and cant see the bottom, assume its too deep untill you verify otherwise

[@petrnemecek4379]

With better-equipped cars comes higher selfesteem and feeling of invincibility.

[@Ancovg]

Someone needs to put a sign there saying: "Pool of instant regret".

[@BobHannent]

@@Ancovg added line underneath "It's deeper than you think it is."

[@calholli]

Because many people drive right though it. I've seen Matt cross it in the Morvair. This Jeep didn't even have the lockers on. lol. He could have just turned on his lockers and drove right out of that bathtub. lol... Knowledge is power people; learn how your equipment works. smh

[@ReligiousZombie]

For all we know Matt took a backhoe out there and dug the Bathtub in the first place.

[@lonhoschar1943]

Great job!! You made it a lot farther in two wheel drive than I thought you would!!

[@kimetherington2252]

You guys are really lifesavers, your much need for people who get stranded! Thank you for all you do for everyone in need...

[@joeperez583]

Someone should put a calculated depth gauge/measurement stick in the pond near the side, measured in feet of course, so people can see the water level and would know if they could make it through. Something to that effect. Thanks for everything you and the team do, Matt!!!!.

[@maureendardis5656]

Yes! Good idea and less likely to get removed

[@beansinacan500]

They were in good spirits about getting stuck haha. The comment about gathering firewood had me dying 🤣

[@trentpemberton]

Love your videos, been following every episode for over a year now. I daily drive an XJ because of you guys. And in Canada that's pretty tough to do lol. Keep posting the great content 👍

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wowers that's definitely is swiming wow. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God bless.

[@SJCDAVE]

i was surprised the situation couldn't be overcome by the Moorvair's weight. Would any sort of heavy duty wheel-chock add any grip? Getting to your customer in 3 hours in that location is lightening fast! One lesson in this video is 'when stuck in water, don't shut it off unless you have to'. Thanks again for adding some entertainment to our morning.

[@JheregJAB]

Its a 50/50 sort of thing. If you manage to ingest water to a running engine you can break all kinds of stuff and do a lot more damage, but if you shut it off early you might not get it running again anyway. Truth is cars / engines just don't mix well with water.

[@priuskiller426]

@@JheregJAB they had a car before the70’s that would RUN ON WATER MAAANNN!!!!

[@bread-gz3rl]

Eh if you're close to the intake I'd probably shut it off

[@gearhead9115]

@@bread-gz3rl Looks like you had a good Foot and Or more Before water would get in the intake.

[@slicendyess]

@@priuskiller426 hahaha I just started watching that show again, that first episode is so good.

[@stephenpoe2037]

Yes ! Lets see what is happening with the Wrecker ! Nice Semi Dry Recovery . Lucky Guy with the Jeep ! Thanks for sharing !

[@clydenakashima7393]

Have you ever considered about adding a removable winch on the rear receiver hitch and using a sand anchor to anchor your vehicle while pulling with the front winch. Also have you thought about building a sled to use for recovery of ATV with broken front end. Have a wonderful holiday and a safe new year.

[@susandean5553]

love when you put us in vehicle with you all ty

[@lloydreeves715]

Keep up the good work love watching you on KZbin all the best for Xmas

[@driojal]

Matt you should do some 4x4 classes. To teach people when to air down, engage 4WD Low and diff lockers. I think it will be cool.

[@son-cd3sg]

Go Lizzie!!

[@JF32304]

Another great episode! Happy Friday everyone!!

[@mymarsrobot40]

Me and my son love watching you guys keep on recovering 😃

[@haydenuk02]

Top work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@scottkaiser8589]

Quick and easy. Nicely done

[@MilosHalan]

This was textbook recovery! I nag a lot on this channel, when I see something worth criticizing, but this time awesome job! I would unroll cable to the end to make winch life easier (sounded like it REALLY needs some greasing) and put cable damper, but it was safe and solid recovery, made very quickly.

[@ThatWhiteGuy]

Oh hey, a new video. Neat.

[@roygotham]

Another happy customer saved from the BATHTUB 🛀!! Thanks for sharing the adventure well done!

[@beazy9807]

I always like to see the customer helping out during a recovery.... esspecially when working with the pull locations ;) lol gold

[@benrankin8772]

I know you guys have a lot to do, but I NEED more videos from you. Keep up the good work!

[@t.l.robinson2162]

Lizzie is very smart. She knows where to stand. A winch line under tension is very dangerous.

[@lorellhathcock]

Man! That engine and exhaust sound so good on the MORRvair!

[@justvisiten]

Matt I used to love playing how far can I get in 2 wheel drive, particularly if I had a newbie to off-road. This was in the Ozarks so ROCKS, mud, hills, streams, and my favorite play was when the passenger (anxiously) said, "are you sure we can get out of here?" And I got to say, "if you're getting nervous I can put it in 4 wheel." I even got my son with this one time, I wasn't driving an off road vehicle, which he was accustomed to, I was in an old beater '95 Chevy Blazer, that I bought to take my dog to the creek. Yes, the transfer case worked, at that time. Later it didn't and I got to play the reverse game, coming out!

[@mediocreman2]

That guy was pretty cool. Sidenote, have you guys considered putting roll bar padding on your center beam in the Morrvair? That little padding can do a lot to save your life.

[@bertkelly7650]

Don't know how you people can stand to be jostled around like you do. Thanks for your video!

[@bootsandsaddleswhipple4912]

Every channel needs a Lizzy

[@DAVE_WHITE]

More cab video shots it really shows the viewer how rough it is out there.. Great job!!

[@TheRealStructurer]

To add to the checklist: Lockers engaged

[@gayle4804]

That was one of the best recoveries ever especially because it still was running great job

[@michaeltablet8577]

Great video! Someone needs to unclog the drain on that bathtub!

[@13699111]

That's funny !!!

[@henrydunbar397]

Maybe Matt needs to carry a pump to drain the bathtub before doing a recovery 😁

[@darthgbc363]

I found the new Badland Off-road Jack at our local Harbor Freight today. I picked it up for Christmas for my brother. We're constantly fighting with the 5 ton floor jack, concrete & outside. I had to give it to him right away. It lifts his tractor with ease. Great in the snow. My only complaints; 1. Didn't come with small Allen wrench to fully assemble it. Not a big deal. 2. Wish it was a bright color. Black makes it hard to line up in the shadows. Thank you for showing this product. Now to see if I can break it. LOL

[@rollastudent]

2:00 you have the auto hub locker right there in the passenger seat

[@sjv6598]

So we got a call! Settle in and enjoying friends and good MORRning! 😌 We miss you Trevor and Skeeter 😢

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY!!!! You are the 1st!!!

[@Coyote5555]

I missed it... what happened to Trevor and Skeeter? I haven't seen them.

[@AFloridaSon]

Tucker was always hit or miss, but it's been long enough that I'm thinking he's also gone.🤷‍♂️

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

@@Coyote5555 They have moved on to other things-Matt said it was amicable....

[@JohnFL]

@@AFloridaSon He's been in the background in several recent videos. Probably edited all of them. He's still around.

[@why5434]

Great trail, Found a smartwatch on it too for a souvenir.

[@bryandraughn9830]

I'm hooked! Great stuff y'all!

[@markreed2576]

Fairly easy recovery once you got there but you guys were shaking rattling and rolling on the way. Lizzy stayed dry on this rescue . She is as cute as they come and rides rodeo competitions, welds iron and rescues stranded vehicles. What a woman !

[@JF32304]

She just got married... Lucky guy.

[@calholli]

He didn't even have the lockers on. lol. He could have just turned on his lockers and drove right out of that bathtub. lol... Knowledge is power people; learn how your equipment works. smh

[@markreed2576]

@@calholli I don’t think the lockers did the job solo. It took a winch with a pulley set up. The pulley gives even more mechanical advantage to the winch plus the morvair had to be anchored with a vehicle behind it. I agree with you that ya need to know how to use your vehicle and it’s limits.

[@JF32304]

@@RealJeep I highly doubt this.

[@calholli]

@@markreed2576 Right.. I understand the mechanical advantage of pullies. I've just seen Matt cross that water in his Morvair on one of these episodes. It's definitely doable; the lockers are key.. Honestly I think they should just dump a load of rocks in the bottom so that people don't get stuck anymore.

[@mitchellmfc]

"Are your lockers on?" "No"... Some people need pavement

[@mrcompatable]

I didn't really understand that either...

[@jasonh4167]

Lol wheeling in that without lockers on 😂 pavement princess.

[@calholli]

Lol.. "Should they be?" -- hahahah.. He could have just turned on his lockers and drove right out of that bathtub. lol... Knowledge is power people; learn how your equipment works. smh

[@jefffletcher8209]

Great work MORR crew!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@welshjohn02]

That view through the windscreen to the hippo rock looks amazing. Hard to believe it's real.

[@henrydunbar397]

Looks like the Rubicon had a front winch and line out. Probably it didnt like working underwater or nothing heavy enough to anchor to. 🙄 Another excellent MORR recovery video

[@michellemccoy6662]

Yep our winch did not like the water!!!

[@cmcer1995]

Well, that was an easy recovery from the Bathtub this time. Must not have been quite as deep. I think 2WD is easy on the gas, but 4WD is easier on the vehicle itself. Is it still a good precaution to throw a blanket over the winch line as a general rule? How did you come up with the idea of the Lime Green Lizzy Hat, her favorite color? Anyway, good footage and an Easy Peasy.

[@rythemzlatin]

Yes , for blanket ( etc.) with steel or aluminum cables. Not need for Yankum's sythetic flex lines tho. They'll just drop instead of whipping.

[@michaelgonzales1956]

Remember your not delivering pizza you all. Your a special kind of delivery. Always a gift to those that need your amazing services. Be Safe and enjoy your recovery. 👍

[@JohnBennett1990]

I'm really digging all this makes me wanna start a set up like yall lol

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

If you put a sign up that says “enter at your own risk,” you will most certainly increase the amount of people sinking their rides there lol. With all that said, your videos on this trail makes me want to film a guide here… I will call it “That Trail Matt recovers all those flooded Jeeps from” ha

[@floridamike2930]

kinda looked like he would have got through on his own if he had the lockers engaged...

[@kassiie4you]

Wow really! Early? I LOVE IT!!! HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

[@keithproctor6380]

Yes...put a sign up, but also put a comment of; When you get stuck...and you will, call Matt's off road towing at;.....LOL

[@LeroyGreen420]

Matt's laziness goes as far as Lizzy locking the hubs LMFAO 🤣

[@timtest5845]

Love the effort you put into these recuses, I thank you for all you do. I did get a giggle out of the headline here $200,000. worth of jeeps....was that 2 or 3? My buddy has a 2021 and has $85,000 in his.....keep up the good work Matt and crew. I can't wait for the new wrecker to get busy!!!😁

[@JohnFL]

Funny how the spam comment is relevant.. Anyway, George's and at least two others. George's was probably the most expensive.

[@jamesmushinski9872]

GREAT JOB 👍 !!!!!!!!

[@andhon]

He just needed to turn on his lockers to get out of there 🤣

[@ev304]

i honestly think the morvare is the coolest truck on the internet, its just a great workhorse, cat wait to see the heavy wrecker in action

[@jeyweb4236]

Sign should say "YOUR JEEP WILL GET STUCK SO CALL MATT!"

[@jeffbaker1891]

Great video. I own a 2014 jk door. I enjoy getting off on a trail every chance I get. I would love to get to the US one day to run some of these trails. I wish we had some cool trails like this here in Ontario Canada

[@Bryer68]

Great video Matt from Bryer and merry Christmas and god bless